Real Madrid’s La Liga title defence opener against Real Mallorca ended in a 1-1 draw, with Kylian Mbappe unable to score on his debut in the Spanish league. Despite having several chances, the French forward was unable to find the back of the net, and it was Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi who scored the equalizer with a powerful header in the second half.
The match was a tough one for Madrid’s star-studded side, who struggled to break down Mallorca’s defence. The home team put up a strong fight, and Madrid’s players found it difficult to create clear-cut chances. The match was evenly poised for much of the game, with both teams looking to take the lead.
In the end, it was Muriqi who broke the deadlock, rising above Madrid’s defenders to head the ball into the net. The goal was a deserved one for Mallorca, who had put in a solid performance throughout the match. Madrid tried to respond, but were unable to find a way past Mallorca’s defence.
The match ended on a sour note for Madrid, with defender Ferland Mendy being sent off in stoppage time for a high challenge on Muriqi. The red card was a blow for Madrid, who will now be without Mendy for their next match.
Despite the disappointing result, Madrid will take heart from the fact that they were able to create chances and dominate possession for much of the game. Mbappe’s debut was a promising one, and the Frenchman will be looking to make a bigger impact in the coming matches.
Overall, the match was a reminder that La Liga is a tough league, and that Madrid will need to be at their best if they are to retain their title. With tough matches against the likes of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid still to come, Madrid will need to improve their performance if they are to come out on top.